City history
Founded in 1727, Jaipur is a masterpiece of urban planning and home to the world-renowned Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory.
Chapter one
Historical name
"The land of the Dhundhar people"
Before the formal establishment of Jaipur, the region was known as Dhundhar, a territory ruled by the Kachwaha clan, with the capital situated at nearby Amer.
Fortified location
The regional capital before the planned city of Jaipur was established to provide a more organized urban center.
City of Jai
Named after its founder, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, following the move from the hilly terrain of Amer.
Chapter two
India moved towards a unified standard time across the subcontinent to synchronize railway operations and administrative duties.
Jaipur follows Indian Standard Time year-round, with no seasonal adjustments for daylight saving time.
Chapter three
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded the city based on Vastu Shastra principles and advanced grid-based urban planning.
The construction of the massive masonry astronomical instruments was completed to improve timekeeping and celestial tracking.
Following the reorganization of Indian states, Jaipur solidified its role as the administrative capital of Rajasthan.
The walled city of Jaipur was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architectural and urban history.